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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Abu Bakar Bashir must renounce radicalism before release, says Indonesia

President changes tack after agreeing to release alleged mastermind behind Bali bombings on humanitarian grounds

Indonesia’s president says the alleged mastermind behind the Bali bombings won’t be released from prison unless he renounces radicalism, backing down from plans to free him without conditions.

President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday that Abu Bakar Bashir must fulfil conditions such as loyalty to the state and the national ideology to be eligible for release.

Related: Bali bombings: Indonesia reviews Abu Bakar Bashir's release after Morrison's request

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